Patrick Johnson 
Kobe might not be playing basketball anymore, but that hasn’t stopped Nike Basketball from getting experimental with his signature series. First, the imprint debuted the Nike Kobe AD, a performance juggernaut that we all know and love complete with a unique heel construction and a lightweight engineered mesh upper that perfectly co-exists with a natural motion-inspired Zoom Air outsole unit. While the Kobe AD skipped out on the numbered installments to signify Kobe’s retirement, it’s still very much in line with his brand identity.
That’s why we’re scratching our heads with the upcoming Nike Kobe AD NXT, a model that introduces a head-turning alternative lacing system with a drawstring construction while a mesh shroud overlay hides the unique lockdown support that doubles as somewhat of a Dynamic Flywire. The bold midsole branding looks a little Hyperdunk in nature while the traction pattern is comprised of Kobe’s sheath logo. Check out a full preview of this upcoming Kobe oddity below and stay tuned for the grey colorway to arrive at retailers as soon as April 3rd according to AWOL. Check out more Release Dates right here on Sneaker News.
